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Find out more about free floating species.

Our southwest Pacific research focuses on recent and historic climate and weather activity, including our involvement in ACRE Pacific data rescue.

The coldest seawater on earth could help scientists understand why Antarctic sea ice is growing in a warming world

The sex of tuna is not determined genetically, as in some other organisms.

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Methane (CH4) is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO2 that is produced by human activities.

Downloadable and printable guides on identification of common freshwater invertebrates found in New Zealand waterways and lakes.

Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano.

Common questions about storms and cyclones in New Zealand.

The 3-panel Soil Moisture Deficit (SMD) map shows the historical soil moisture deficit at the date shown (left), the soil moisture deficit at the same time last year (middle) and the current soil moisture deficit (right).